Shakti PeethaShakti
Alopi Devi Mandir
📍 Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
A unique Shakti Peetha in Prayagraj where no idol is worshipped — only a wooden cradle (doli) over the spot where the last part of Sati's body is said to have vanished (alop).
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A Shakti Peetha at Nalhati in Birbhum where the 'nala' (throat pipe / vocal tube) of Sati is said to have fallen, giving the town its name. The goddess is worshipped as Kalika (Nalateswari).
Primary Deity
ShaktiLocation
Birbhum, West Bengal
Pilgrimage Circuit
Shakti PeethaBest Time to Visit
October to March; Navratri and Kali Puja (around Diwali) are the most auspicious.
Significance
Nalhati marks where the nala (throat pipe / food-pipe) of Sati fell; the Shakti is worshipped as Kalika and the Bhairava is Yogesh. As part of the Birbhum cluster it contributes to one of the densest concentrations of Shakti Peethas in India. Kali Puja and Navratri are the grandest festivals.
About
The Nalateswari temple sits atop a low hill at Nalhati in Birbhum, the town itself named for the 'nala' of Sati believed to have fallen here. The goddess, a form of Kali, is worshipped as Nalateswari, and pilgrims climb the steps to the hillside sanctum for her darshan. It is one of the ring of Shakti Peethas that make Birbhum a heartland of Shakta worship in Bengal, and the temple is especially busy during Navratri and Kali Puja.
Part of the Shakti Peetha
The Shakti Peethas are revered shrines marking the places where parts of Goddess Sati's body are believed to have fallen. Each embodies the divine feminine energy (Shakti). This temple is one of the 45 sacred sites of the Shakti Peetha.
Other temples in this circuit
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Ambaji Temple
📍 Banaskantha, Gujarat
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, revered as the place where the heart of Goddess Sati fell, near the Gujarat–Rajasthan border. It is among the most visited pilgrimage sites in western India.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Attahas Fullara Temple Labhpur
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Labhpur in Birbhum where the lips of Sati are said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Fullara amid a serene grove and sacred tank.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Bahula Temple Ketugram
📍 Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Ketugram on the banks of the Ajay river where the left arm of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Bahula.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha in Birbhum where the space between Sati's eyebrows is said to have fallen, famous also for its cluster of hot springs. The goddess is worshipped as Mahishamardini.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Bargabhima Temple Tamluk
📍 Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
The Vibhash Shakti Peetha at ancient Tamluk (Tamralipta) where the left ankle of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Kapalini (Bhimarupa).
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Bhramari Devi Temple Jalpaiguri
📍 Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
The Tristrota Shakti Peetha at Boda near the Teesta river in North Bengal, where the left leg of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Bhramari.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Biraja Temple Jajpur
📍 Jajpur, Odisha
The Girija (Biraja) Shakti Peetha at Jajpur on the Baitarani river, where the navel of Sati is said to have fallen. The goddess is worshipped as a two-armed Mahishamardini piercing the buffalo demon.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Brijeshwari Temple
📍 Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
An ancient and much-plundered Shakti Peetha in the Kangra Valley, revered as the place where the left breast of Goddess Sati fell. It has been rebuilt many times through a turbulent history.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Chintpurni Temple
📍 Una, Himachal Pradesh
A much-loved Shakti Peetha in the Una hills where Sati's forehead is said to have fallen. Its name means 'she who fulfils all worries and wishes' (chinta).
Shakti PeethaShakti
Danteshwari Temple Dantewada
📍 Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
A revered Shakti Peetha in the forests of Bastar at the confluence of the Dankini and Shankini rivers, where a tooth of Sati is said to have fallen. Danteshwari is the presiding goddess of the old Bastar kingdom.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Devi Talab Mandir Jalandhar
📍 Jalandhar, Punjab
The Tripurmalini Shakti Peetha of Jalandhar, built around an ancient sacred tank (talab), where the left breast of Sati is said to have fallen.
Nearby Temples
Shakti PeethaTara
Tarapith Temple
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A celebrated Shakti Peetha and centre of Tantric sadhana in Bengal, where the third eye of Sati is believed to have fallen. It is inseparable from the memory of the saint Bamakhepa.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Nandikeshwari Temple Sainthia
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Sainthia in Birbhum where the necklace of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Nandini.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Kiriteswari Temple Murshidabad
📍 Murshidabad, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha near the old capital of Murshidabad where the crown (kirit) of Sati is said to have fallen, celebrated as one of India's finest tourism villages.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Attahas Fullara Temple Labhpur
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Labhpur in Birbhum where the lips of Sati are said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Fullara amid a serene grove and sacred tank.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Kankalitala Temple Birbhum
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha near Santiniketan where the pelvis and bones (kankal) of Sati are said to have fallen, with the goddess Devgarbha worshipped beside a sacred tank rather than as an idol.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha in Birbhum where the space between Sati's eyebrows is said to have fallen, famous also for its cluster of hot springs. The goddess is worshipped as Mahishamardini.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deity is worshipped at Nalateswari Temple Nalhati?
Nalateswari Temple Nalhati is primarily dedicated to Shakti.
Where is Nalateswari Temple Nalhati located?
Nalateswari Temple Nalhati is located in Birbhum, West Bengal.
What is the best time to visit Nalateswari Temple Nalhati?
October to March; Navratri and Kali Puja (around Diwali) are the most auspicious.
Which pilgrimage circuit does Nalateswari Temple Nalhati belong to?
Nalateswari Temple Nalhati is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.
Why is Nalateswari Temple Nalhati significant?
Nalhati marks where the nala (throat pipe / food-pipe) of Sati fell; the Shakti is worshipped as Kalika and the Bhairava is Yogesh. As part of the Birbhum cluster it contributes to one of the densest concentrations of Shakti Peethas in India. Kali Puja and Navratri are the grandest festivals.
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